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Today in History – April 11, 1955 – Contract to build XF-108 is issued.

April 11, 2021

North American Aviation is issued a preliminary contract to build prototypes of the XF-108 long-range interceptor aircraft for the USAF. “The North American XF-108 Rapier …

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Today in History – April 11, 1955 – Contract to build XF-108 is issued.

April 11, 2021

North American Aviation is issued a preliminary contract to build prototypes of the XF-108 long-range interceptor aircraft for the USAF. “The North American XF-108 Rapier …

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Allen, Ben Hogan

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Ben Hogan Allen

Preferred Name: Ben
Date of Birth: January 30, 1934
Headed West: January 13, 2010
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-3 – Captain
Hometown: Colleyville, TX
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Biography

After serving in the USAF, Ben went on to fly for American Airlines in 1966. From 1970-1979 he became a flight simulator research specialist at NASA. In 1985, Ben became a member of the National Advisory Council of the Red River Valley Pilots.

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Ben was born on January 30, 1934 and passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 and was a resident of Colleyville, Texas.

Pilot Information

Units Assigned

  • 1958 Entered USAF
  • 1960 67th TFS, Alert Force Operations Mgr, Okinawa, Japan (F-100 D/F, F-105D)
  • 1964 Flight Commander/IP/Instrument inspector, McConnell AFB, KS (F-105 D/F)
  • 1965 Flight Commander, Tahkli AFB, Thailand (F-105 D – 82 combat missions NVN)

Awards & Decorations

AF Combat Crew Medal

Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

AF Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

Distinguished Flying Cross

Flight Info

F-100
F-104
F-105
T-34
T-28
T-33
T-38

Civilian: 707, 727, 747, 757, 767, DC-10; Cessna 120/140/150/205/310, Piper PA-18, Aztec Arcoupe

Military & Civilian Education

Military Education:

  • 1957 Mitchell Energy, Field Engineer, Bridgeport, TX
  • 1958 Fighter Weapons School Nellis AFB, NM

Civilian Education:

  • 1956 Texas A&M & Air Force ROTC

 

Album

Ben Allen Nametag
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